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FCA staff slammed for "shameful" behaviour
Watchdog responds to "unacceptable behaviour" as internal letter reveals "minority of colleagues" in the regulator's Olympic Park HQ have been defecating on the floor, stealing plants and abusing security and catering staff, according to reports.
Broking success: Mark Ross, managing director of Ross Insurance Group
Boutique broking: Ross Insurance Group’s managing director Mark Ross tells Insurance Age how the firm can compete with the “mega-brokers” and explains its plans for expansion, new lines and schemes
Former Aviva UK boss Andy Briggs joins Phoenix Group as CEO
Move is subject to regulatory approval and should see the former CEO of UK Insurance at Aviva take up the position in January 2020.
Gallagher says goodbye to Stackhouse Poland brand
Michael Rea reveals how the HNW specialist has fitted into the business as deal takes Gallagher’s UK retail GWP to $2.5bn.
People Moves: 4-8 November 2019
Keep up to date with the latest market moves.
Blog: The dangers of dumbing down
Brokerbility’s Ashwin Mistry considers the dangers of going too far with the simplification of underwriting.
Newbie news: Starting out
Barry Abrams, managing director of Abrams Insurance Services, tells Insurance Age how the start-up broker has fared so far
Market moves: Making a move
October was a quieter month for movements in the broker and insurer spaces
Russell Bence joins Blink Intermediary Solutions
Move follows Bence's exit from Brightside in August.
People Moves Round-up: 28 October – 1 November 2019
Keep track of the most recent market moves.
Broking break: And finally
My hidden talent / Why I chose insurance / Pet of the month / On the spot / Charity corner
Blog: How tech-enabled payment options can assist commercial brokers
Sharon Bishop, CEO of Close Brothers Premium Finance, explains how the company's Payment Services is helping to assist brokers and customers alike.
Ageas restructures broker distribution ahead of Chris Dobson's exit
Provider creates three new directors of distribution roles as it aims to grow in the broker and partnership channels.
Erskine Murray announces regional restructure
Restructure builds on the rebranding of three acquisitions in the last two years.
Market “appalled” by revelations made during Gallagher/Ardonagh staff poaching trial
Experts are concerned about the case's impact on the reputation of insurance. Nawaf Hasan has also requested an apology from Gallagher after "fat complicated arab" comments.
Marsh hires new Manchester office head
Mark Mansfield to take overall responsibility for Marsh’s corporate clients in the region as the broker looks to develop its operations in Manchester.
AmTrust appoints lead underwriter for professional indemnity
The move is part of a restructure which will see AmTrust’s former lead underwriter for PI, Russell Newell, move across to its PI MGA, Collegiate.
Lisa Powis joins PremFina advisory board
Powis, who sold broker Fresh Insurance in 2018, previously joined advisory board of tech firm Iotatech in November 2018.
People Moves Round-up: 21-28 October 2019
Keep track of the most recent market moves.
Ardonagh staff poaching claims dismissed in court
Gallagher has agreed to pay £3.1m towards the defendants' costs.
GRP-owned Sagar takes branch director from Towergate
Former Halifax branch director has joined the firm as managing director.
Blog: Reverse mentoring – the experiment that got me thinking
Sharon Bishop, CEO at Close Brothers Premium Finance, discusses the lessons that leaders can learn from their staff.
Insurance veteran Sicsic joins Spixii
New advisor to the InsurTech has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry.
Paul Beck leaves Amicus for Direct Insurance
Beck will be managing director of the group’s corporate risks division.